[Hiring] COBOL Developer @Zensar

Role Description

Design, code, test, implement, maintain and support applications software that is delivered on time and within budget. Work closely with customers, business analysts and team members to understand business requirements that drive analysis and design of quality technical solutions ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies and complying with architectural standards.

• Experience with mainframe development with skills in performing requirement analysis, design, and coding in Cardbase.
• Programming experience with COBOL, JCL.
• Business knowledge and understanding of Debit Card payment processing and Cardbase.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe).
• Provides written design documents, test plans, and test results.
• Manages, develops, integrates, and implements related applications components including front-end development, server-side development, and database integration.
• Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of the applications.
• Establishes and communicates standards to manage cost and ensure continuity of applications.
• May work with outside vendors in developing tests to ensure feature functionality.
• Suggests technical alternatives and improves and streamlines processes and systems.
• Completes project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations.
• Conducts planning, analysis, and forecasting activities to plan projects and tasks.
• May provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles of multiple applications development methodologies.
• Knowledge of data networks and web security.
• Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources.
• Knowledge of mainframe development and debugging tools.
• Proficiency in at least one applications development methodology.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Proficiency in Cobol, JCL.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, making sound and timely decisions under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Proficiency to identify and correct basic coding errors.
• Proficiency to implement a design using the project-specific tools.
• Proficiency to manage and coordinate test activities for assigned application.
• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors.
• Excellent problem-solving, team, and time management skills.

Benefits

• We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized.
• We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace.